Ejura Population 2026

Ejura has a population of 70,807, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇬🇭 Ghana, located in Ashanti. Roughly 0.2% of Ghana's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Kumasi, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ejura (capital Accra shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

70,807

Rank in Ghana

#30

Coordinates

7.39°N, 1.36°W

~224 m elevation · Africa/Accra

Distance to capital (Accra)

240 km

149 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ashanti

City	Population	Rank in Ghana
Kumasi	2,544,530	#1
Obuase	179,604	#9
Mampong	51,745	#38
Tafo	50,457	#41
Agogo	46,089	#47
Konongo	43,585	#50
Ahwiaa	32,163	#68
Bekwai	32,082	#69

Cities near Ejura

Mampong51,745 people · ~36 km away
Nkoranza35,401 people · ~44 km away
Atebubu32,641 people · ~58 km away
Effiduase30,486 people · ~60 km away
Ahwiaa19,729 people · ~63 km away
Techiman84,074 people · ~68 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ejura?

Ejura has a population of 70,807 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Ghana.

What region is Ejura in?

Ejura is located in Ashanti, Ghana.

Is Ejura the capital of Ghana?

No, the capital of Ghana is Accra, about 240 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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